Become a Partner or Sponsor

Corporate Partnerships

Our corporate partners provide Susan G. Komen for the Cure with an opportunity to reach out to a variety of audiences with important breast health and breast cancer information and to raise funds to support breast cancer research, education, screening and treatment. In addition, the initiatives provide corporate supporters an opportunity to make a positive impact on the fight against breast cancer—and involve employees and consumers in the cause.

In today's economy, Americans believe it's more important than ever for companies to be socially responsible (Cone/Duke University Behavioral Cause Study) In fact, when price and quality are equal, 79 percent of Americans will switch brands to support a cause they believe in (Cone/Duke University Behavioral Cause Study, 2008).

We always welcome the opportunity to develop new corporate partnerships. Our cause marketing team looks for companies with a solid history and strong brand image who would like to make a contribution that is significant and clearly defined to the consumer. Furthermore, our goal is to offer a wide variety of opportunities for people to get involved.

We strive to provide each of our donors with a unique way to support the cause that is important to them. Komen for the Cure strongly adheres to the Better Business Bureau's Standards for Charity Accountability.

If your company meets these  initial guidelines  and you'd like to explore a mutually beneficial relationship with Komen for the Cure, please contact us. Whether you are looking to market a product using Komen's licensed marks, have a specific proposal in mind, or would just like to speak with one of our Cause Related Marketing professionals on how you can begin a partnership with the Susan G. Komen for the Cure, we would love to hear from you.

Race for the Cure® Sponsorships

National Race Series Sponsors

Our National Race Series sponsors make the Komen Race for the Cure possible. Read about our current National Race sponsors and the exciting things they are doing on behalf of the Komen for the Cure.

To inquire about becoming a National Race Sponsor, please contact us.

To inquire about becoming a local race sponsor at one of our 127 Races, please contact the Race Headquarters in that city.

On June 6, 2009, Susan G. Komen for the Cure hosted the 20th Annual Race for the Cure event in Washington, D.C. Nearly 50,000 participants, including 4,000 breast cancer survivors, joined together in the 5K event as living testament to the power that one person can make a difference. Funds raised through the Komen Global Race for the Cure are invested in breast cancer research and community-based outreach programs serving the breast health needs of millions.

Global Race by the Numbers:
• In just 20 years, the Global Race has granted more than $21 million to the Washington, D.C. area.
• In2009, Susan G. Komen for the Cure granted $3.7 million to the National Capital Area for breast cancer programs for the medically underserved.
• The 2009 Global Race garnered 10.9 million media impressions through radio, print, TV, and social media
• Decision-makers, politicos, and DC influentials came out in full force including Vice President and Dr. Biden, Mayor Adrian Fenty’s office, 35 congressional teams and 44 international teams

Where the Funds Go
• 75% of funds are invested in critical breast cancer research and life-saving breast health programs in the Washington DC area and parts of Virginia and Maryland.
• 25% of funds are invested in our Global Promise Fund, which addresses breast cancer outside the U.S. with culturally sensitive education and outreach programs.

To inquire about becoming a sponsor of the Susan G Komen Global Race for the Cure in Washington, D.C., please Kerri Bracken, kbracken@komen.org or visit www.GlobalRacefortheCure.org.

Individual Initiatives with a National Component

Thank you for choosing Susan G. Komen for the Cure as the recipient of your fundraising efforts. Examples of National Individual Initiatives:

• Marathons, Triathlons, Cycling Races, etc. that raise money in multiple localities
• Special Events (non-corporate) not located in an Affiliate Service Area

To conduct an individual initiative or a special event that is located solely in an Affiliate Service Area, please contact that Affiliate.

If you are an individual who'd like to conduct a national individual initiative, please send an e-mail to our National Programs staff.

Please be sure to include the following information in your e-mail:

• Your name, address and telephone number
• A summary of your idea or event
• The date of your event
• How you plan to raise funds

Thank you for your support!